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Monash College magazine C
A window into student life at Monash College

Celebrating diversity
Developing future leaders
Weekend fun in Melbourne
Explore how students from more than 100
Monash College has a range of leadership
Students nominate their favourite things to do in Melbourne on
countries embrace diversity and learn from
programs designed to help students achieve
their weekends.
their leadership goals.
Aussie words and customs
It is my great pleasure
Our students explore some interesting Australian phrases and
to welcome you to
tell us what surprised them most about life ‘Down Under'.
the first edition of MC, the Monash College magazine.
At Monash College, it is an honour to support our students on their journey to
Inner-city living
Monash University.
What is it like living in the center of Melbourne? Monash College
Our college provides a global community right in the heart
Learning in and out
students Yi Tong He (Lily) and Fan Chen (James) let us know.
of Melbourne; a chance for students from more than 100
A day in the life of Sunny
of the classroom
countries to learn not only from academic experts, but also from each other.
This magazine offers a window into student life at Monash
College. From classrooms and ski trips to cultural celebrations
and academic awards, MC is your chance to see what life's really like in our student community.
A new way to learn
Four seasons in one day
One of the most rewarding aspects of our student-centred vision is seeing our students grow during their time with
The Associate Director of Transition,
Congratulations to our talented students
a connected community
Melbourne is renowned for its four distinct seasons. We ask our
us. Over the past 20 years, we have supported tens of
Learning and Innovation, Anne Dwyer,
and teachers.
students for their thoughts on the weather, what to wear and which
thousands of students in entering Monash University.
discusses how Monash College
We discover the many ways Monash College
Melbourne season they like the most.
Their energy and enthusiasm as they become our next
programs are designed to engage
students connect with the wider Monash
generation of leaders is truly inspiring.
students while also preparing them
In 2015, we have a record number of students enrolled
in our college – a clear sign that Monash College is
regarded by many students as the best way to access our university. It's also a strong sign of Monash University's high
New global business
Monash College around the world
international regard – a fact of which we are very proud.
As a graduate of Monash University myself, I can confirm
degree ticks all the boxes
Wherever you are in the world, you have access to our
that the opportunities a Monash education presents are great.
world-class academic and English language programs.
Monash University's Bachelor of International
Beyond academia – beyond excellence – our value lies in
Explore our global networks.
Business provides an accelerated study path
the strength of our graduates. Welcome to their world.
and includes a 12-week internship or study abroad option.
Getting ready for
Melbourne or.
Monash University
Take our challenge and see if you can pick out Melbourne when we put it side-by-side with other cities.
Monash College graduate Yohanes Chandra shares his top advice for students preparing to
My favourite place at the Melbourne City campus
enter university.
Chief Executive Officer, Monash College
Monash College students work hard. Monash is a top-100
university and is home to some of the world's best scholars
life of Sunny
and business leaders. The students' school day is filled with
classes, assignments and class preparation. To ensure they
are prepared, we employ world-leading teaching strategies to engage them in their studies.
The Associate Director of Transition, Learning
At Monash College we are committed
Another technique, the ‘flipped
and Innovation, Anne Dwyer, shares some
to providing students with learning
classroom', promotes student-centred
of the ways our programs are designed
experiences and a learning environment
and independent learning. Students have
to actively engage students.
that prepares them for university. Our
24/7 online access to the curriculum
academic programs combine curriculum
and learning resources, and can
and modern teaching techniques to
complete activities before, during
ensure students are active, engaged
and after class.
learners. This involves using technology
As a student, you may be instructed to
to enhance students' learning. One
complete a series of learning activities,
technique, blended learning, means
such as watching a video, reading an
students learn through a combination of
article or completing a quiz, before
online, mobile and face-to-face activities.
you attend your class. This will allow
This integration allows students to have
you to develop your understanding of
a personalised learning experience
theories and concepts before joining in
through self-reflection, interaction with
class discussions. It is in class where
their peers, as well as instruction and
you will explore the concepts and
guidance from their teacher.
apply the theory you have learned in an environment that is highly interactive with teachers and your peers. Feedback
is immediate. Research has shown that
this style of teaching promotes a deeper learning and understanding of complex theories and concepts.
At Monash College, we actively promote the development of communication, collaboration, learning and thinking, and leadership skills. By providing a learning environment where students
About Sunny
work in groups, complete activities
in class, and ask and respond to questions raised by teachers and other
Program: Diploma of Arts
students, Monash College is preparing
Destination degree: Bachelor of Arts
students to be articulate, confident
and successful citizens.
Favourite place in Melbourne: Degraves
Street, for coffee. I love the coffee in Melbourne!
Rohan Bates, the Diploma of Business teaching and learning leader, at work in the ‘flipped classroom' style.
Time to wake up.
I make it to campus
I have 15 minutes'
Lunch time! I meet my
Third and final class of
Classes are finished for
At home I cook pasta
I check my timetable
I get into bed. It's been
I check the weather
with just enough time
break before I start my
friends outside the common
the day. We are given
the day, but before I
for dinner. It's my
for tomorrow and look
a long day, but I feel
(it's always changing),
to meet my friends and
second class of the day
room and decide to walk
our first assessment
head home I decide to
favourite thing to
at what pre-work I
good that everything
a typical day at
eat breakfast and rush
grab a coffee before my
– media and culture.
over to the campus centre
task, an essay on moral
go to the gym. There is
cook – it's quick and
need to do to prepare.
went well. I only have
to catch the 8.15am
first class starts at 9am.
Today we are discussing
for lunch. There are so
panic. I decide to stay
one on campus, so
easy to make. I learnt
I have to read a news
two classes tomorrow
number 733 bus.
I see one of my teachers
media ownership and
many options for lunch;
back after class and
it's really convenient.
it from watching online
article online and add
and finish a little earlier.
is like? Diploma
on the way in and stop
regulation. Thankfully, I
we decide on sandwiches
chat with my teacher
Today I choose to do
cooking tutorials.
my opinion to the blog.
I message my friend to
and say hello.
did my homework on the
and sit outside on the
about which topic I
a Zumba class.
I spend some time
see if she wants to go
weekend and spent some
lawn and chat about
should choose. She
reading through my
out for dinner tomorrow
time watching Australian
is really helpful and
friends' responses
night, turn off the light
day with us.
TV news stations and
provides me with
before turning the
and go to sleep.
reading newspapers, as
lots of advice and
computer off and
well as completing the
getting ready for bed.
Our Melbourne City campus in located in the
My favourite place centre of Melbourne's central business district.
Located over three levels, the campus is home to our Foundation Year and Monash English students.
at the Melbourne There are so many fantastic spaces for students City campus
to study, socialise and relax. We ask some of them to share their favourite place on campus.
The La Trobe Lounge
Cheng Long Liew, Malaysia,
Sarah Kim, South
Korea, Foundation Year
"The La Trobe Lounge, student
"The kitchen. There are
hangout space. My friends are always
a variety of materials to
waiting there for me during lunch
make our own lunch.
and break. We talk whenever we see
Also, it is clean to use."
each other and we have a good time making fun of each other."
Seats in front of the
Helena Nendongo, Namibia,
Polina Grinshpun,
Ukraine, Foundation Year
Christofer Gozali, Indonesia,
"Mr. Close [cafe]. It has my favourite
"The 4th floor of the campus. This place is
breakfast. The batter is crunchy, the
my favourite because there is wooden styling,
"The seats in front of the lab, because
egg is perfectly cooked and the bun
a lot of comfortable seats and places to sit
it has power to charge my laptop,
is super-fluffy. It is the perfect start
it's cozy and chill."
to my day at college."
Priya Naresh Kumar, Singapore,
Nakjun (Jerome) Sung,
" Music has been the start and
South Korea, Foundation Year
"The library. It is peaceful and quiet.
"My favourite place on Monash campus
end of the school days for me,
The chairs are also very comfy,
is the music room. I often come to this
so it is a good place to relax or
room before the classes start to make
study or read some books in
music and find vitality for the day. When I
and this is why the music room
their collection."
have music classes during the day, I get to spend time with other people who love
is very precious to me. This is
music and our amazing music teacher,
Bo Hu, China, Foundation Year
Jane Hampson. Then, when school
"The library. The reason is
finishes, I come to this room again to let
the place where I feel alive."
that I can have some food
go of every stress that I feel. Music has
and study here. I can look up
been the start and end of the school days
some books when I face an
for me, and this is why the music room
Nakjun (Jerome) Sung
academic problem."
is very precious to me. This is the place
Ka Nam (Timothy) Law, Hong Kong,
where I feel alive."
South Korea, Foundation Year
"The round table, in front of the science lab.
There's so much space to do my work."
These students arrive in Australia ready
Students are also encouraged to learn
Each year, Monash College
to receive a world-class education while
more about each other. The College hosts
welcomes students from
preparing for future success at Monash
a calendar of diversity events designed to
more than 100 countries to
University and beyond.
allow students to celebrate events that are
its two Melbourne campuses.
Their backgrounds may differ but these
important to them, but also to share these
students all have two things in common:
events with the wider College community.
a desire to learn and a truly global outlook.
"As a Monash College student, you get to
Enter any Monash College classroom
know so many people from other countries
and you will see students from all over
you didn't even know existed," says
the world working and learning together.
Gursimran Singh Cheema, a Monash
These students are defining the edge
University Foundation Year Student from India.
that will set them apart when they enter
"You come to learn so much about different
the workforce.
parts of the world – either through your
They understand that an ability to learn
friends or people you meet."
from and work within different cultures
In 2015, students have participated in
will continue to play an important role in
multiple activities designed to celebrate
future workplaces.
diversity and to get everyone involved.
This world view has formed an essential part of
"The students really love our calendar of
the Monash College approach to teaching and
events," says student support coordinator
learning for more than 20 years.
Utako Eldridge.
From the moment students arrive they are
"It's a chance to showcase and celebrate
encouraged to learn more about Australian
different cultures, but also to have fun and
culture. They enjoy social programs that
make connections. The staff also really enjoy
include traditional Australian activities.
the activities – it's great seeing what's so great
They practise their English with locals and
about multicultural Melbourne being reflected
they make friends with Australian students.
here at Monash College on a daily basis."
A selection of some of the
events celebrated in 2015
Africa celebration,
The social side to Easter was celebrated
Federation Square
when our student leaders put on bunny ears
Our Foundation Year music students
to deliver chocolate Easter eggs to students
had the opportunity to sing with
and teachers.
students from all around Victoria in the Boite Schools Chorus. The group
promotes understanding of cultural
This popular event featured Chinese dragons
music from around the world, and this
dancing at Clayton Campus.
year featured songs from Senegal and South Africa.
Aussie BBQAs part of our orientation activities, new
Monash College students came together
students enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ –
in May to create spirit donations for Nepal
the first of many! You haven't experienced
earthquake victims. They made paper cranes
the real Australia until you have attended a
to raise money for the important relief effort.
traditional Australian BBQ – complete with
Each year, Monash College students
sausage in bread. Summer is a great time at
come together to celebrate R U OK? Day.
both of our campuses.
This is a national event where students are encouraged to check in on their
friends and families and ask – R U OK?
Students participated in henna painting to celebrate Eid Festival at the Melbourne
Australian Indigenous culture
City campus.
Students learned about Australian
Indigenous culture first-hand at a special
Japanese Summer Festival
cultural day at Clayton.
Wishes were hung on trees for the Japanese
star festival (Tanabata) at our Japanese
Students come together and participate
Summer Festival. English language and
in a ‘Kris Kringle', where a student is
Harmony Day provides a great way to learn
Foundation Year students also wore
randomly assigned a person to whom
about the cultures of others.
traditional Japanese outfits to celebrate.
they anonymously give a gift.
Monash – a connected
As soon as students arrive at Monash College they become
members of the wider Monash community. This means that they have the chance to regularly interact with Monash students,
lecturers and facilities. Here are just some examples of how
Monash College connects its students with Monash University.
Graduate connection
World-class facilities
Even after they make the move into
Monash University has some of the best
second or third year, our diploma
facilities in Australia. Being located on
graduates often visit the College to
Monash's two largest campuses, our
become mentors, run study sessions
diploma students have access to these
or to just chat with current students
amazing world-class facilities during and
about what to expect at university.
outside of class.
Ready for second year!
Guest speakers and university lecturers
Finishing your diploma is an exciting time. It's when you get to take what
Throughout the trimester, a series of guest
you have learnt and join your university
speakers from Monash University present
classmates in second year. You may be
to our diploma students. They cover topics
on a different campus, be part of larger
on leadership opportunities available to
lectures, have more work and make
them as a Monash University student,
new friends.
including the Ancora Imparo program,
Our diploma of arts, business and
transitioning to life and study as a bachelor
art and design students participate in
student, and additional programs
various transition activities. They meet
available to them at Monash University,
faculty staff, tour the university facilities,
including peer support programs such as
learn more about their degree and
English conversation classes.
subject choices, and find out about the social events and clubs they can join.
Attend first-year lectures and tutorials
Many people don't realise, but many Monash College students study alongside Monash University students. Nothing gets you better prepared for university than joining a university lecture!
Monash Clayton students Crystal Li Thong Lim, Carla Massaria and Zitan Liu meet after class. Crystal and Carla are using Monash Clayton bikeshare bikes. This convenient network makes available more than 70 bikes, with included helmets, for students and staff to hire. For more information visit monashbikeshare.com
Developing future
At Monash College we are proud to develop the next generation
Monash Student Leadership Summit
of global leaders. To be a leader you need more than just
participant Padmini Anbalagan shares
her thoughts on the event.
academic excellence; you need understanding, compassion,
on leadership.
critical and innovative thinking, and the ability to communicate
"Overall, I think that it was truly a
with all people regardless of their background.
wonderful experience to have
the chance to listen to really
Our students have the opportunity to develop these skills
inspirational speakers, especially
Christine Nixon. I felt really
through formal and informal activities, both in and out of
motivated and inspired after
listening to her speech, and I'll
"To me, leadership is
never forget my favourite quote
about inspiring other
from her: ‘If all else fails, I'll go
people to be the best
Monash University
drive a bus. I can't. But I could
that they can be and
Leadership programs
always learn.' I feel like I've learnt
Each year, across our three programs,
a lot by attending the summit…
then providing them
more than 200 students have the
because I got the opportunity to
with the resources
opportunity to join our student mentor
Student Leadership Summit
learn things that would not usually
and the help to make
program. This provides students with
This year, three Foundation Year
be taught in a classroom."
the opportunity to learn and practise
students were chosen to participate in
that a reality."
their leadership skills while helping their
the Monash Student Leadership
new classmates.
Summit, which brought together 300
Vanessa Fortyn, director
current and future Monash leaders.
of studies at Monash
During the summit the students had
University English
Engaging with the community
the opportunity to explore current issues
Monash College student awarded
and strategies for leadership, and hear
2014 Victorian International
Monash College diploma students have
from inspiring keynote speakers.
Education Student of the Year
the opportunity to engage in a range of volunteering options throughout their time with the College. These include
The Vice-Chancellor's Ancora
a number of fun-run events and food
"The best piece of
festival events. Through their volunteer
This year, two diploma students, Nurmina
advice I have been
work, students have a great opportunity
Adalat Khan and Mariam Bajahray,
given is to lead with
to further their professional skills while
have been selected to participate in
assisting the wider community.
the Ancora Imparo leadership program.
The prestigious program is only available
Last year, English language student
integrity, and listen to
to second-year Monash students
Rafael Dextro, from Brazil (pictured),
those you are leading."
who are interested in developing their
was named Victorian International
leadership skills and would like to
Education Student of the Year.
" …equip yourself for
make a positive impact on the world.
"I am very proud to have been named
Adam Connor, leading
Throughout the program students
the winner, and am honoured to
teacher, Monash English
life, not solely for your
participate in a seminar series and a
have been chosen to be part of the
" I think great teachers are great leaders. They have
three-day residential program, as well as
Sciences sans Frontière program.
a vision and they can sweep you along with it and
own benefit but for the
being invited to participate in leadership
I love studying in Melbourne. I have
summits, staff forums and volunteering
made great friends from all over the
get you excited, too. I recently studied with leading
benefit of the whole
educator Adrian Underhill at Cambridge University.
opportunities. Diploma students are
world and have opened up many
encouraged to apply during their Part 2
opportunities for my future career."
studies for the following year.
His calm demeanour, experience and depth and
To be eligible for the award,
Find out more about the program:
students must have studied an
breadth of knowledge was certainly inspiring."
English language course and
Sir John Monash,
demonstrated outstanding academic
achievement by contributing to the
internationalisation of their institution
and the Victorian community.
ELICOS teacher and coordinator of Monash University English Language Centre
True to the Monash motto ‘Ancora Imparo' ("I am still
learning"), our Foundation Year students are always learning. Whether they are in the classroom, attending a workshop,
playing the guitar, or spending time with their classmates, there is always an opportunity to learn something new.out of the classroom
" Students are not just
Learning outside the classroom
intellect and memory that they do not
develop or use in other subject areas.
observers; they are
As part of each subject's curriculum,
It also helps them to relieve stress and
students learn important theory and
participants in their own
complete assignments where they can
As part of the subject, our students
education. Integrating
apply their knowledge. To complement
can choose voice, guitar, piano or
the class work and further enhance
technology in education
flute as their instrument, and have
their understanding, Foundation Year
the opportunity to perform in front
helps students self-regulate
students often leave the classroom and
of their classmates, teachers and
the campus and go on a field trip.
their learning and allows
sometimes even the public.
During geography field trips, for example,
them to use their own
students learn about the processes
devices, manipulate content
and impacts of urbanisation, the natural
Using Facebook to
value and human uses of coastal
in a more interactive way
connect to the world
environments, and explore how the
and confidently contribute
human and natural worlds interact.
Who said social media couldn't be
to classroom activities."
Through participation in these excursions,
educational? Our globalisation students
students are able to link theory with
have been using Facebook in the
practice to solidify their knowledge.
classroom as a way of using technology
to connect with real-life events and their
Foundation Year maths and biology teacher
Technology inside the classroom
Foundation Year students in Australia
and Malaysia have been applying the
Our teachers understand that interested
knowledge they have learned in class by
students are engaged students.
sharing articles on topics such as climate
By incorporating technology and
change, refugees and human rights,
interactivity into the classroom, our
along with their own views and opinions.
Foundation Year students are able to
Their classmates can then respond, and
learn important theory, while having fun.
the discussion continues in class.
The sound of music
Clubs, clubs, clubs
Each semester, more than 50 students
One of the best ways to make new friends
choose to study music as one of their
and learn a new skill is to join a club.
Foundation Year subjects.
There are many clubs to choose from at
Music coordinator Jane Hampson says:
our Melbourne City campus. Whether you
"Students who study music find that
are into guitar, cards, chess, debating or
it helps them to develop parts of their
soccer, there is a club for you.
Making learning fun with technology
Augmented reality
New interactive quiz
QR codes are included
software (pictured)
in maths worksheets
Augmented reality
Students in our maths
so students can further
software is being used
and science classes are
their understanding by
in biology to make
using new interactive quiz
linking to a video with a
diagrams of animal and
technology to complete
practical solution.
plant cells come alive as
assessments and to
Foundation Year biology students Lim Xin Hui and Christofer Gozali using augmented reality software to investigate the structure of an animal cell.
detailed 3D models.
join class discussions.
Each year, Monash College supports thousands of students
from around the world to achieve their goal to study at one
of the world's top universities. Along the way, their academic and personal achievements continue to impress their parents,
teachers and friends back at home.
23 Foundation Year students from
On average, our Monash University
22 Foundation Year graduates
Melbourne received scholarships to
Foundation Year students achieve a
started their Bachelor of Medicine,
Here is a snapshot of some of
Monash University in 2015.
distinction average in the first year
Bachelor of Surgery
their success.
of their pharmacy degree.
(MBBS) degree in 2015.
96.6% was the top Foundation Year
99% of our diploma graduates received an
So far this year, 205 students have
score in 2015.
offer to Monash University this year.
participated in leadership and
mentor programs.
1400 sculptures have been created
Congratulations to our 2015
52 students performed at our
by Diploma of Art & Design students
Diploma Global Award winners
Foundation Year music concert in
over the past 13 years.
September this year.
Yi Jing Shermain CHIN
Steffi Debora INGKIRIWANG
Harits Althof HASRA
A record number of 1500
635 Melbourne-based Monash
In July, 50 students had the
Engineering diploma students
Monash English bridging
College students started their
chance to experience snow
spent an average of 100 hours
graduates started Monash
business degree last year.
for the first time and learn
putting their theory into practice
University in February this year.
in laboratory practicals.Teachers Time to adjust
The teachers at Monash
Monash College can really help you adjust from
There are many volunteer
ticks all
College are very friendly
high school to university. In university the learning
opportunities that will enable
and helpful. If you do not
hours are very short and the size of the classes are
you to enhance your social
understand a topic, or
very big. This fast-learning pace can be difficult for
and leadership skills. Try and
the boxes
you're not sure how to do an
many international students. At Monash College
get involved.
assignment, you can email
the learning hours are longer and class sizes are
them anytime.
smaller, giving you time to adjust.
In February 2015, Monash University
Learning Explore the consultants
launched a specialist degree, the Bachelor of International Business, that is taught at a new purpose-
Learning consultants are
Make sure you explore the
available to help you with
campus. The diploma program
designed city location – Monash 271
any academic issues you
Getting ready
is located on the same campus
Collins Street. This unique program is
have, such as how to write
as Monash University, so when
an academic essay or fix
for Monash University
taught in a trimester model enabling
you start university life you will
grammatical errors. This can
already be familiar with the
students to complete a three-year
be very helpful, especially if
campus surroundings, such
degree in just two years. The Bachelor
you never needed to write an
as where to get food and the
academic essay in high school.
Top 10 tips for students
of International Business is the first
best place to study.
two-year, accelerated degree to be
offered at Monash University, and has
intakes in February, June and October.
The program is aimed at students who are
interested in experiencing the fast-paced
environment of global business. Students
Counsellor Technology
develop the academic skills expected of a
and systems
Monash business graduate, but also gain
Diploma of Arts graduate and
practical business skills by choosing a 12-week
There is a counsellor available
current third-year Bachelor of
internship or experience international life with a
on every campus. You can make
Arts student Yohanes Chandra
Monash College uses the
study-abroad option. The course also offers small
an appointment to see them
same IT systems as Monash
interactive classes that allow students to express
anytime. I found this service
shares his top 10 pieces
University, such as my.monash,
their opinions and develop skills that will help
really helpful when I was dealing
of advice for all Monash College
Moodle and Allocate+. So when
them advance in the business world.
with my own homesickness and
students who are getting ready
you start at university you will
again when I was looking for
already be familiar with the
Bachelor of International Business program director
advice on my future.
for university life.
technology and systems.
Errol Muir says: "Because the degree is taught in the
city, it means we can get more and more business speakers to come to talk to students about how the subjects they're studying are applied in real-life."
Current student Eugenie Wong says: "Hearing from professionals helps me to see how what I
What to study
am studying works in the real world, and provides a link between theory and practice."
Akaash Kumar, a second-trimester student,
Studying at Monash College is a
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what
Everyone at Monash College
explains: "I like that studying the Bachelor of
great way to make many friends
to study. Think about which units you enjoy
is there to help you smoothly
International Business means I can finish my degree
from different backgrounds and
and are good at; that helped me decide what I
transition from high school to
in just two years and get ahead in my career.
cultures, and enhance your
wanted to pursue at university. Teachers, learning
university. The environment is
The city location is incredible. It's been easy to make
networking and cultural literacy.
consultants and the counsellor are also available
very inclusive and you will be
friends, and the lecturers are really supportive."
Many of my friends now are the
to talk about which subjects will suit you, as well
treated like family. If you are
same ones I met in College.
as talk you through career prospects and answer
feeling homesick initially, don't
To find out more about the Bachelor
any other questions you have.
worry. The friendly environment
of International Business visit
will soon make you feel like
Queen Victoria Market
Yanrong (Viktoria) Qian
"Brunch (breakfast + lunch). I like to go to
cafes with my friends and talk about the
"I like to go to the Queen Victoria Market.
entire past week, the things we did, and
I can enjoy different cultures, buy clothes,
indulge in delicious food."
food and other products while talking with
people of different nationalities."
Take photos See penguins
Lan (Maggie) Yang
"I like taking photos of the view and foods.
"Go to see the penguins at St Kilda Beach.
Photos are a good way to record the life and
The penguins are wild and adorable."
happy moments while I study in Melbourne."
Watch films Find new restaurants
"Watch films of all genres. It is a fun
"Find some new restaurants to eat at.
and relaxing way to spend the day
I search online to find popular food in
and forget about stress."
Melbourne and go with my friends."
Take a day trip Exercise
"Take a day trip. There are so many great
"Go to the gym. Having a balanced life is
things to see in and around Melbourne, and
essential, so I go to run, do yoga or pilates."
I want to travel a lot while I'm here."
Van Hoang (Harry) Do
Yintong (Yentl) Liu
"It's not my favourite, but sometimes I need
"I like to walk around the city. It's a good way
to keep fit, explore and breathe fresh air."
in Melbourne
to finish all my assessments and homework.
You have to if you care about getting HDs."
What surprised you most about
What surprised you about
the use of English in Australia?life in Australia? words and
Andres Felipe Betancur,
Can (Vicky) Wei, China
Idrees Alsolbi, Saudi Arabia
Eriko Matsunaga, Japan
Anoos Sadayo, Saudi Arabia
"Australians use many ‘zy' at
"They drive on the different
"Australians like to have their
"Cultural events are celebrated well
"Crikey. I still don't understand
the end of their words, like
side of the road, so I was very
meals outdoors. For me, I
here in Australia, which I think is
mozzy instead of mosquitos."
confused by the ‘keep left'
think it is too cold to have
very good. You see celebrations
and ‘keep right' signs."
meals outdoors in Melbourne.
all the time at Federation Square."
In Japan we eat indoors."
mate! arvo?
When deciding to study in
Australia, the first thing many
students think is: ‘Will my
Janice Fu, Shanghai
Kanye Xue, Shanghai Ocean
Ahmed Aldhuwaghi,
Yuyan (Luna) Song, China
Ocean Uni, China
English be good enough?'
"Melbourne is bigger than I
"I didn't understand the
"What surprised me the
"Most people here have really
"I find the Australian footy
thought, but transport is good.
Learning to speak, write and
word ‘mate'. I thought
most is Australian English.
short working hours, which
very special. It's like American
I can get free trams in the city."
think in another language
they say ‘Mike'. I was
It's quite unique both
surprised me most."
football, but Aussies play it
can be challenging. We have
like, I am not Mike?"
in speaking and writing.
Like ‘Maccas' is McDonald's
a range of English language
and ‘arvo' is afternoon."
courses, taught by patient and experienced teachers who are here to help you.
Even with good English skills there are always things that surprise you about
countries you visit. We asked our students from Monash
zeed au vs.us
English and the Shanghai Ocean University study
Hui (Kevin) Zhu, China
Tuan Hong (Henry) Vu,
Guochen (Ben) Li, China
Beta Leong, Shanghai
Suphachok, Thailand
tour group what surprised
"I was really surprised at
"There is a big Chinese
"The chillies are not
them the most about
the pronunciation of ‘z'.
"Australian English spelling
community in Australia.
"The frequency of
It is zed not zee."
is different. In Vietnam we
You can get all types of
drinking coffee!"
use American spelling like
goods and food here."
Inner-city living Student profilesBefore you move in: things to consider
Melbourne Central
Do you want a single
room or do you like to
share with others?
University English,
Monash University
Receiving an offer to study at Monash
College marks the beginning of a great
Destination degree:
Bachelor of Business
adventure for thousands of students every year.
It's an exciting time for both students and
Favourite place in
their families, and one that Monash College
How close do you want
Melbourne: Queen
to live to College?
students Yi Tong He (Lily) and Fan Chen
(James) remember well.
"My parents were so happy for me," recalls
Lily as we chat in the student common
James and Lily communicate with home regularly via Skype and say
lounge of her apartment building.
that their families are pleased with their accommodation choice.
James agrees. "My family and my teachers
were proud of me."
It's a typical Melbourne winter afternoon and
to cook in the apartment kitchen and
"It's nice to relax here when you have finished
James and Lily have both completed their
study," James says.
Will you eat at home
sample the restaurants in Melbourne.
classes for the day. They've agreed to show
often? Make sure you
She's downloaded the popular
"Everyone is very friendly."
MC magazine around Urbanest Melbourne
have a suitable kitchen.
TimeOut Melbourne app and uses it to
Central – the student accommodation they
navigate Melbourne's varied dining options.
Once they graduate from Monash College,
have chosen to call home.
both students are looking forward to their
In his spare time, James plays basketball
life at university and share big dreams for
Located in the centre of Melbourne, the
in the Docklands area of Melbourne.
their careers.
building is spacious and bright, and home to
His ambition is to work in sport
almost 500 students from around the world.
For now, their focus is on study, making
management, and it's clear that he's
The complex was completed in December
friends and enjoying living in Melbourne,
University Foundation
enjoying the sporting options available in
2014, and James and Lily are among the
recently named the world's most liveable
first students to enjoy the facilities.
city by The Economist for the fifth
Destination degree:
consecutive year.
Both agree that their ambition to study
"I like the MCG," he says.
Bachelor of Sports
overseas has prepared them well for living
"The staff at Monash College and Urbanest
"I attended a football match there and it was
Check if the internet is
independently away from home.
fun. I didn't understand the rules, but it
have been very helpful," Lily says as our tour
included in the price.
comes to an end.
Lily shares an apartment with eight other
was interesting."
girls and shares a twin room. James shares
"Yes," agrees James.
James and Lily communicate with
an apartment with four students and sleeps
home regularly via Skype and say that
"You can ask any question, and that helps a lot."
Favourite place in
in a single room. Each apartment includes a
Melbourne: Queen
their families are pleased with their
shared kitchen and lounge area, and shared
accommodation choice.
en suite bathrooms. The building is located
a quick 10-minute walk from Monash
As well as modern living areas, Urbanest
College's city campus.
also offers many recreational options.
Learn more about accommodation
"It's great being near things," says Lily, who
"I like running, so the rooftop gym is
options in Melbourne
names the Queen Victoria Market as her
convenient," Lily says.
Make sure you speak to
favourite place in Melbourne.
James also uses the gym, and both
College staff, who can
When she's not studying, Lily likes
students enjoy the cinema room.
help you settle in.in one day
Melbourne is renowned for its changing seasons. Whether it is summer, spring, autumn or winter, it's always good to be prepared.
Melbourne weather
December to February
September to November
Reem Alyousif, Saudi Arabia
Polina Grinshpun, Ukraine
Charles Machini, Zimbabwe
"There are four seasons in one day,
"I love summer! Bring very light clothes,
"It's great in winter because I can go
"Spring is my favourite because it's
so that is something I don't see very
but always remember a jacket, as the
skiing in the mountains."
half summer, half winter. Make sure
often anywhere in the world."
weather can change fast!"
you bring lots of sunscreen, a jacket and an umbrella."
Khue (Stella) Nguyen, Vietnam
Cheng Long Liew, Malaysia
Su Wati Htun, Myanmar
"Regardless of the weather, always
"Winter is the best! I like it because
"The weather is the best in spring;
remember long-sleeved tops – when
my country doesn't have a winter."
pack lots of shorts. Also, always
it's sunny, you don't get sunburnt,
make sure you carry water around
and when it's cold, you stay warm."
with you to stay hydrated."
Hamzah Almaslami, Saudi Arabia
Helena Nendongo, Namibia
"My favourite season is autumn
"What surprises me about the
because I like the big change in
Melbourne weather is how fast it
the views. The leaves on the trees
changes. My favourite season is
change colour and the weather is
winter – I love how cold it is…make
sure you bring a warm jacket."
New Orientalaround the world
Wherever you are in the world, you have
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access to our world-class academic and English language programs.
There are currently more than 1600 students participating
in Monash College Foundation Year, diploma or English
programs in Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Sri Lanka via
our global partner network.
Sri Lanka
The addition of a new global partner will see students in
Bangladesh soon join the Monash College community.
In October, Monash College celebrated a new partnership with UCL in Sri Lanka. Pictured at
Just like Monash College students in Australia,
the launch event are (from left) Professor Edward
these students will continue their Monash journey
Buckingham, Monash Business School; Mr Zarif
by completing their degree at a Monash University
Munir, principal, Eduko Lanka; Mr Tim Huggins,
campus in Melbourne or Malaysia.
Deputy High Commissioner of Australia in Sri Lanka;
As well as sharing and collaborating on curriculum,
Mr Bob Kundanmal, principal, Eduko Lanka; Hon.
Monash College and our partner teaching teams
Mohan Lal Grero, State Minister for University
collaborate on best practices in learning and teaching.
Education, Sri Lanka; Ms Jo Mithen, CEO Monash
This ensures our Monash College students, regardless
College; Dr Harsha Alles, principal, Eduko Lanka.
of where they are studying our programs around the world, are supported to achieve their goal of
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Melbourne made the news once again
Melbourne or New York
Melbourne or Shanghai
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recently when we were named the
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Fragile X Syndrome First described Martin & Bell (1943): families with sex-linked inheritance for learning difficulties & characteristic physical features. Lubs (1969) identified the chromosome fragile site just above the tip of the X chromosome's long arm. Sutherland (1977) confirmed the importance of a folate-deficient culture in revealing the site. Verkerk et al. (1991) described the multiple CGG repeat sequence at Xq27.3 producing local hyper-methylation and impaired protein synthesis of FMRP. This protein is an RNA binding protein that transports mRNAs to the synapse and typically inhibits translation. The lack or deficiency of FMRP in fragile X syndrome causes enhanced transcription of many proteins important for synaptic plasticity. FMRP regulates the translation of hundreds of proteins many of which are important for synaptic plasticity and are associated with autism. Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common single gene cause of autism. Therefore all individuals with intellectual disability or autism should have fragile X DNA testing if the etiology is unknown. In fragile X syndrome there is enhanced metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) activity leading to enhanced long term depression (LTD). There is also down-regulation of the GABA system and dysregulation of the dopamine system. Targeted treatments have been developed to reverse the neurobiological abnormalities of fragile X syndrome and are currently being studied in patients with fragile X syndrome.